[Ohio-talk] membership and helpful information

[Cheryl Fields]

Richard,
Great Advice! Is there a flyer to advertise/ invite potential new
members to covention? If so please forward.
Onward!
Cheryl

On 9/23/15, richard via Ohio-talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Greetings federation members,
>
>
> I am getting very ready    for  the state convention.
>
>
> I have stole a convention 101 from the students web page so forgive me.
>
>
> I  emailed Erick this week and asked if he thought trying to pair up people
> ahead of time for the convention would be worth us working on yes us that
> means all of you.
>
>
> The members of the membership committee will work hard to identify a way to
> seek out members that having a roommate will benefit them by cutting cost.
>
>
> We want all of you to think about finding a roommate are helping others to
> find one.
>
>
> You may email rchpay7 at gmail.com  any time after this email goes out and we
> will pass your name on to people that could help.
>
>
> We cannot be able to assure  you   that we will find you a roommate but we
> will make every effort.
>
>
> I am going to put a deadline on this request  that   names be submitted
> before November 1/2015
>
>
> You should make every effort to attend the state convention and lets go
> build the federation.
>
>
> Convention 101
>
>
> The state  convention is fast-approaching. You know by now. You have
> glossed
> over that sentence a million times. Everyone is emailing about their event,
> wanting you to volunteer, participate, pay another $5, and oh yeah, buy a
> raffle ticket! How can you possibly do it! Well, the slate committee is
> made
> up of a few conventioneers who have a touch of advice. So even though the
> first sentence of this article is well overused, we hope that you'll read
> on.
>
> ##First, food!
>
> Food is really important; we all need it. But, mealtimes are also an
> awesome
> way for you to meet more people. So I recommend a balance of thrifty eating
> in your room and finding options on the menu that won't break your bank.
> Research grocery stores in the vicinity of the hotel and carve out some
> time
> to visit one of these stores before your week begins. If you plan ahead far
> enough, you may even have some time to coupon. Each year, my friends and I
> make a grocery list and only a couple of us venture to the store. This
> makes
> the shopping experience easier, and forces us to get organized ahead of
> time. There are tons of food items that do not need to be refrigerated. You
> can pack your purse with granola bars, and tantalize the less forward
> thinking conventioneers with trail mix. You can outsmart the hotel and eat
> continental breakfasts. And no need to sacrifice your diet; many fruits do
> not need to be refrigerated. I recommend bringing a water bottle and
> refilling it; hotels will really get you on impulse on-the-go food and
> drink
> items. (If it's in your room, it probably costs a lot of money to consume
> it!) The hotel room coffee pot can become quite versatile, providing
> steaming water for any oatmeal/Easy Mac delicacy. You can buy sandwich
> fixings at the store. If your room does not have a refrigerator, you can
> purchase a Styrofoam cooler and refill it with ice. You can also pick up
> some cheap cleaning supplies to stay sanitary.
>
> But you should meet people. Although peer pressure is a real thing, you
> don't have to have a steak dinner each night. If you haven't tried salads
> or
> vegetarian options, convention is a great time to explore! Often, meatless
> options are cheaper. Investigate the menus before you leave; If you do want
> to splurge, consider splitting the filet with a friend, or portion your
> meals so that you can save some for the next day. Typically, appetizers are
> quite filling yet slightly cheaper than entrees. Although you will not have
> much time, explore options outside the hotel. Often, there are cheaper
> options in the vicinity, and if you split a cab with a ton of friends or
> walk, the inconvenience and travel costs are minimal. Although most hotels
> don't offer specials and happy hours, get over your nervousness about being
> the poorest person at the table and ask! I can't tell you about a time when
> I have stepped up and someone got mad at me. Usually they thank me for
> asking. Many restaurants outside the hotel might have specials, so that's
> another reason to practice your structure discovery. Although more
> difficult
> to budget when out, be sure to include some opportunities. Convention is an
> excellent time to network.
>
> You will constantly be stopped by members  and asked  to buy raffle tickets
> and other things, and before you know it, you'll be broke! When you're
> putting agenda items into your calendar, compute the cost of registration
> fees ahead of time and ask yourself how much you can spend on raffles. Keep
> this money separate, and do not buy more raffle tickets and exhibit hall
> finds than the money in this budget! Deciding on this ahead of time can
> help
> you make better decisions about which new piece of technology you really
> want and which raffles to invest in. and just in case you were pondering,
> the NABS raffle is a good investment for everyone!
>
>  now feeling like you should have found roommates, the hotel might be
> willing to change your reservation if you find some. Even if you lose some
> of your deposit, it might be cheaper overall. Furthermore, there are always
> procrastinators, so if you want another roommate to save money, you can
> probably find one. Rooming with people should always be done with caution,
> but it can also be a great experience. You shouldn't spend a lot of time in
> your room anyway, so finding a new best friend to room with shouldn't be at
> the top of your list. When rooming with a lot of people, talking ahead of
> time about your schedules can be helpful to allow everyone to respect each
> other. If your roommates know that you have to get up early ahead of time,
> they will probably be courteous versus asking them to stop socializing
> right
> that second. Also, collaborating with your roommates about food will
> further
> help you to save money; bulk amounts of food always cost less. So get those
> messages' going! Finally, keeping your things organized will minimize your
> stress and make your packing up on little sleep an easier chore.
>
>
>
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